A history of avoidance does not impact extinction learning in male rats
Abstract Pervasive avoidance is one of the central symptoms of all anxiety-related disorders. In treatment, avoidance behaviors are typically discouraged because they are assumed to maintain anxiety. Yet, it is not clear if engaging in avoidance is always detrimental. In this study, we used a platfo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-02-01
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| Series: | npj Science of Learning |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-024-00223-z |